keep at arm's length
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- (transitive) Keep at a distance, away from one's body.
- (transitive, figuratively) Avoid direct confrontation or struggle.
- 2013 November 6, Chris Bevan, “Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport:
- Ramsey's goal secured the points, but the win came on the back of a measured performance that saw Arsenal keep Dortmund at arm's length for long periods and score with a classic counter-attack.
- (transitive, figuratively) Avoid a close relationship.
- She's been keeping me at arm's length all the time. She doesn't want to get involved.
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